Salivary Cortisol (Three Specimens), MS (Endocrine Sciences)

TEST: 502122
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CPT: 82533(x3)
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Special Instructions

Available for 3 time points

Expected Turnaround Time

6 - 15 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Documents

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Saliva Collection Instructions

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Saliva

Volume

1 mL (each specimen) per time point indicated

Container

Salivette collection device: Specialized kits are now available for salivary testing (PeopleSoft No. 123724). To order, please contact your local Labcorp representative.

Collection

Note: Label each tube with patient's name, collection time and date. Submit specimens simultaneously on the same request form.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

5 months

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Test Details

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
502122 Salivary Cortisol X3, Timed 502125 #1 Salivary Cortisol ug/dL 51495-0
502122 Salivary Cortisol X3, Timed 502127 #2 Salivary Cortisol ug/dL 51494-3
502122 Salivary Cortisol X3, Timed 502129 #3 Salivary Cortisol ug/dL 51493-5

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